How to choose succulents

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1. Learn and understand

2. According to the quality of "window"

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Among the many varieties of succulents, there is one called "Wanxiang". It has many varieties. Each branch and leaf has a unique shape, the leaves are crystal clear, and the "window" on the top of the branch is shiny and cute. Among the many succulents, Has a high reputation. It is one of the most popular succulents both at home and abroad. It has relatively high ornamental value and is a plant suitable for cultivation by succulent lovers of all walks of life. However, there are many varieties in Vientiane, and the prices vary greatly between different varieties. What should you pay attention to when purchasing?

1. Learn and understand

1. Learn and understand

First of all, you must learn more and know the basic characteristics of different species. Secondly, buy from some merchants with high reputation. If possible, it is best to buy from some experienced succulent breeders. Buy in hand. Thirdly, when buying seedlings, try to see the separated female parent. It is best to see the seedlings cut directly from the better plants. If you buy them online, you must also ask the seller to provide seedlings. Photos or videos of separation from the mother. The same variety or the same Wanxiang plant may have different colors due to differences in the cultivation season or environment. For example, "Purple Wanxiang" and "Wanxiang Dazi" are caused by insufficient light in the growing season or the cultivation environment. , the texture of its "window" changes from green to purple. Wanxiang brocade is caused by the mutation of Wanxiang brocade in leaves. The texture in the leaves is irregular. The texture color is mainly yellow, but also orange-red, light pink and silvery white, but the proportion is smaller.

2. According to the quality of "window"

There are many varieties in Vientiane, and the biggest difference lies in the quality of the "window". Including the size and texture of the window, the "largest" window is the best. If the variety does not have patterns, the color of the "window" must be pure and transparent like a pool of clear water; the textured varieties must have obvious, clear and neatly arranged textures as the top grade. The patterns are mainly white, and occasionally there will be white with green. and purple-textured varieties, but relatively rare. When purchasing hybrid varieties of unknown varieties, look for succulent varieties with low plant height, round "window" shapes, and high transparency. If it is white, the texture must be clear, coherent, dense, and high in contrast. For the variety of brocades, the distribution of brocades on the branches and leaves must be uniform and reasonable, and the colors must be bright for top quality.

The above is a brief introduction on how to buy succulents. , for reference only, you can continue to study other purchasing methods!

2. According to the quality of "window"

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